The process of mitosis is divided into 6 stages. The Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, and cytokinasis. At Interphase, there is only one cell, but after cytokinasis there are two identical cells.

Before mitosis can take place, the cell need to store enough energy to drive the chemical processes during the cell division. During this period of time, there is intense cellular activity. The cell grows in size. The length of the grow phase varies between a few hours to a few months. We the cell has stored enough energy, it is ready to divide itself.

1. InterphaseDNA has replicated, but has not formed the condensed structure of chromosome. They remain as loosely coiled chromatin.The nuclear membrane is still intact to protect the DNA molecules from undergoing mutation.

2. ProphaseThe DNA molecules progressively shorten and condense by coiling, to form chromosomes. The nuclear membrane and nucleolus are no longer visible.The spindle apparatus has migrate to opposite poles of the cell..

3. MetaphaseThe spindle fibres attach themselves to the centromeres of the chromosomes and align the the chromosomes at the equatorial plate.